The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs that no cases of Nipah virus infection have been registered in the country.
According to the information from the agency, the epidemiological situation is under constant control of the sanitary and epidemiological services.
In order to prevent the possible importation of the infection, sanitary and quarantine measures at the state border have been strengthened.
Employees of the sanitary and quarantine points monitor the health status of arrivals, check vehicles, and carry out preventive measures in accordance with current regulatory requirements.
Medical institutions in the country have received instructions for the early detection and isolation of potential patients, as well as for organizing anti-epidemic measures.
The Ministry of Health is actively cooperating with the World Health Organization and international partners to exchange information about the epidemiological situation and coordinate prevention measures.
Note: On January 23, The Economic Times reported an outbreak of the Nipah virus in India, citing data from regional health authorities that confirmed five cases of infection.
The Nipah virus is classified as a zoonotic infection and can be transmitted to humans from animals, particularly from pigs, as well as from bats, similar to COVID-19.
Infection can occur through contact with infected animals, consumption of contaminated products, or from person to person. The virus can cause dangerous diseases such as fatal encephalitis, atypical pneumonia, and coma.
